G E 440: Rock Mechanics
GEOLOGY & GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
The physical and engineering properties of rocks and rock-like materials; classification, strength, deformation, hydraulic aspects, geostresses, effects of discontinuities, and geological structures. Geological engineering application to geotechnics, petroleum, and mining problems and design. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours).
3 Credits
Prerequisites
- Engr 340: Engineering Geology $target.descriptions.MinimumGrade$
One-way corequisites
Instruction Type(s)
- Lecture/Lab: Lecture/Lab for G E 440
Course Fee(s)
Geology
- $100.00
- $50.00
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